Thermal​/Structural Engineer

Thermal / Structural Engineer – North Wind

North Wind is a leading independent supplier of complex hypersonic and RDT&E systems.

Base pay range $100,000 – $140,000 per year.

Responsible for overall building design and construction of heavy‑structural aero‑test equipment for jet engine test cells, wind tunnels, and other aerospace ground test facilities.

• Design and Analysis – Develop facility and equipment design solutions; collaborate with project teams; prepare detailed calculations and approve drawings.
• Scope, Schedule, Budget – Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget; communicate status and variances.
• Documentation – Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals.
• Support – Provide remote and onsite engineering support during construction and fabrication.
• Quote – Assist marketing in developing proposals; develop concepts, cost estimates, and recommendations.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture.
• 5+ years of practical work experience in design engineering, structural analysis, building construction oversight or similar.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to above.

• Self‑starter; work on multiple projects and prioritize workload.
• Proficiency in structural engineering and architectural details.
• Working knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical engineering.
• Experience with FEM modeling (RISA, ANSYS, or similar).
• Familiarity with national building codes and design codes (IBC, Eurocode, AISC, ACI, NFPA, FM Global, CE).
• Experience writing technical specifications.
• Proficiency with CAD:
  AutoCAD, Revit, and Solid Works preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet budgets and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Domestic and international travel (typically